Allods Online is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG developed by the Russian company Astrum Nival. The game entered its open beta stage on February 16, 2010. Ever since then numerous levels of polish have been added on top of the original design and the vast majority of the game’s problems have been ironed out. The game has been finally launched on May 11, 2011 together with the game’s fourth volume called Astral Odyssey.
One of the most innovative aspects of Allods Online is the uniquely deep and detailed storyline that sees players exploring the unique relationship of the two warring factions as races pledge their allegiance to each of the factions with the background story and true reasoning of war wrapped in in a fog of mystery. Allods Online also boasts one of the most in-depth and impressive character progression and customization systems in the free-to-play genre. Players will enjoy dozens of unique crafting and combat skill choices as they race to unlock rare and powerful items that will make them a deadly foe on the field of battle.
Many of the game’s composing elements could be considered traditional for the fantasy MMORPG genre, but there are a few a bit more original than expected. Among them is the players' ability to build ships and with them sail the magical space called The Astral. To make things even more interesting, players can engage in ship-to-ship combat and explore zones otherwise unreachable. The ship customization and combat system isn't all that far off the Gummi ship system made famous by the Kingdom Hearts franchise. This exciting and innovative feature allows players to pursue an entirely different avenue of progression and customization alongside that of their main character and faction.
The Allods Online player base is split into two factions: The League and The Empire, each of them with three races and a panoply of classes to choose from. While the class system might see a bit overwhelming especially to a new player or to someone unaccustomed with the fantasy MMORPG canons, it does provided a most welcomed variety and the time invested in understanding the system and what each and every class brings to the table is eventually well worth it.
Allods Online managed to impress gamers and critics alike by providing triple-A quality gameplay, graphics and sounds in a free-to-play business model. The artistic direction of the game bearing the unmistakable influence of the Russian art school is particularly impressive. The art style is also heavily influenced by anime inspired characters with special attention to detail provided in the various clothing and aesthetic options available to players.

Concerning Mudaquil’s comment. I play Allods all the time. I see camera and screen glitches in this game as often as any other: Extremely rarely. Possibly a graphics card or driver issue on the posters part. As to Andrew’s comment. Insofar I have been able to play free without feeling hindered. Not to mention that you can get paid items using a store bought prepaid card that’s easy to find. (I remember seeing them at Walmart.) And no. I have not spent money on it myself but am thinking about it. (I think I may go out and price them tonight. When I do I’ll post concerning what denominations they come.)

I’ve have been playing for Allods for the past month and it has been great. Good storyline, wonderful characters and classes. They even have professions. If you are reading this comment GET THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like this game the graphics are awesome and the music is nice to listen to. I enjoyed playing as a scout until I found that I had to team for quests after I had done all the ones I could do alone. Even though I like to be social and talk I like to play solo so I found that I couldn’t do these quests at all. I feel awkward crashing into other peoples parties. Also the chat is awkward, when you speak publicly it seems to be broadcast over the whole server so you cant just hold a conversation with someone who is nearby unless you whisper to them and you can’t tell when someone is talking to you.

On my top 5 list of games this is number 3 (as far as mmorpgs are concerned) If u played the game back when there was no payment options u were pretty mad when the forced payment for certain items came out, however, if u never played the game before u shouldnt feel any inclination to purchase any time of payment based items as Whiskey sanchez pointed out earlier, I havnt noticed too many screen glitches and I think that complaint is just one of those things where u say it because u have no other complaints over the game, when someone complains about graphical errors it usually means the rest of the game is pretty fantastic, Personally I think this game is worth the download and the tryout if nothing else.